20 Recipes for a Perfect Summer Picnic

In my basket, I put…

Seasonal fruits and vegetables

We were all looking forward to June. We can’t help but think of the most pleasant season of the year, the one we all wait for: summer! We see the colorful stalls filled with sunny vegetables, the barbecues that multiply and especially the picnics that are making a comeback. Like a foretaste of vacation, we like to eat during our picnics without racking our brains too much. Eating well means eating seasonal fruits and vegetables, and it’s even better when it’s hot. Eggplant, melon, pepper, blueberry, watermelon, apricot… June’s products brighten up our plates and will be perfect on your picnic tablecloth as raw vegetables, in a salad or in a tart. As dips, they allow for all possible combinations. As for fruits, there is nothing simpler than a good fruit salad or a cake to vary according to your tastes.

Dishes to share…

With family or friends, the most important thing for a picnic is to get together. For a successful and easy-to-organize picnic, you should choose dishes to share and, above all, that will please both young and old. And to please everyone, what could be better than a sandwich? Club sandwich or baguette, each guest can compose it as they wish. Green salads or pasta, rice, quinoa, etc. Salad is the ideal option since it brings a touch of freshness to your sunny meal while using seasonal products. Remember to bring your vinaigrette in a separate container, which you can add at the last moment.

And easy to transport!

For a successful picnic, you should not neglect the practical side. We usually picnic in a park and we must take into consideration the transport but also the place. You must be able to easily transport the meal, make recipes that do not need to be reheated and easy to eat once on site. Cakes, sandwiches, pies, focaccia, or even quiches will be perfect for the occasion.

How to stay hydrated

The sun could dehydrate you, so first of all, make sure you have enough water for everyone. But hydration doesn’t stop at glasses of water, it also goes through our plates. It is important, especially for a picnic, to opt for fresh recipes filled with thirst-quenching foods. Tomatoes, watermelon, cucumber, melon… Your wicker basket should be filled with ingredients full of water. If you are tired of water, make a lemonade, a watermelon cocktail with mint or add pieces of fruit to your glass of water. You will have something to sip and picnic in peace.